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| January 02 to December 18
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Camosun Bog Restoration Saturday Work Parties  | |  | Be a Hero of the Bog - join a work party
at Camosun Bog. Get dirty and sweaty,
pull out small trees by their roots, and
become intimate with sphagnum moss.
Work parties are held every Saturday all
year. First-time volunteers please arrive
at 10 am. Meet at the platform in the
centre of the bog and wear old clothes
and work gloves.
Ages 14+
Free. Registration not required.
Information: www.pacificspiritparksociety.org
Presented by the Camosun Bog Restoration
Group (Pacific Spirit Park Society)
in cooperation with Metro Vancouver |
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| February 16 to April 20
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Silver Sneakers and Little Trekkers Hiking Club  | | | Here is an adventure to enjoy with your grandchild.
This is a series of easy two hour guided hikes in our
wondrous Capilano Canyon. Little Trekkers should be
5 years and older and be able to understand directions
when given. All should have strong footwear for the
trail. Bring raingear, light snacks and a water bottle.
Instructor: Olga Ottens.
Ages 5+
$10/child, adult pair |
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| February 17 to April 21
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Silver Sneakers Hiking Club  | | | Enjoy a guided hike along forested trails of Lynn
Headwaters Regional Park. Designed for active people
over the age of 50, these hikes are moderately strenuous,
and traverse some rough trail with steep sections.
Participants should have previous hiking experience.
Bring sturdy footwear, warm clothing, raingear and
a snack. Hikes offered rain or shine. Instructor: Olga
Ottens.
Ages 50+
$10/person per series |
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| | March | March 17
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Northwest Territories Film Week  | | | When : Wednesday March 17th-Saturday March 20th.
What : FREE movies every night from 7PM-10PM for the four consecutive nights
(complete movie list at www.canadasnorth.com/movie)
Where: Canada's Northern House, 602 West Hastings
Free popcorn and drinks for the first 60 guests! |
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| March 18
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Greening Your Condo Workshop  | | | Bring your friends and neighbours to an interactive workshop that will provide hands on advice on how you can reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of your home.
Whether you are a member of a strata or renting an apartment, live/work studio, or live in a single family home, we’ll discuss a variety of products and strategies that are designed to reduce energy and water use and household waste. You’ll also benefit from the lead-by-example strategies which the strata community of Station Place chose to reduce their consumption and lower their greenhouse gas emissions. |
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| March 18
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SPEC’s Educational Film Series | | | Welcome to SPEC’s educational film series! Our next film up is:
* Film: The Yes Men -Fix the World
* Date: Thursday March 18, 2010
* Time: 7 PM
* Cost: $5 for non-members, free for SPEC members
Synopsis: Ecoactivist duo Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, posing as their industrious alter-egos, expose the people profiting from Hurricane Katrina, the faces behind the environmental disaster in Bhopal, and other shocking events! |
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| March 20
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Solar Technology Tours | | | The SPEC Sustainability Demonstration centre located at 2150 Maple Street in Vancouver is an unique real-world demonstration centre for green building techniques, renewable energy technologies and energy conservation. It is the only
building in British Columbia that features solar photovoltaic, solar hot water and solar hot air energy systems all on one building. |
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| March 20
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Rating Systems for Homes Workshop | | | Are you building a new home or undertaking a major renovation? Are you considering a green building rating system such as: LEED™, Built Green™, or R-2000?
Light House will present three case studies of homes that pursued green building ratings in our 2010 Green Building Challenge: the Bal Residence (R-2000), the Strandberg Residence (LEED™ and BuiltGreen™), and the Kerchum Residence (LEED™). Come learn about the energy, water and waste reductions achieved, challenges encountered, and lessons learned by the owners of each project.
The workshop will be followed by a tour of the Kerchum Residence. |
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| March 20
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Weedbusters Work Parties  | | | Be a champion for native plants. Tackle
some invasive species – non-native
plants that have become established
and replaced native species. Work
parties are fun but physically taxing and
best suited to those with a basic level of
fitness and agility.
Join us for blackberry removal.
Ages 8+
If you’re bringing a group call 604-
432-6359, otherwise registration is
not required. |
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| March 20
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Beaver Watch  | | | Beavers come out to play and work
after dark. Find out about these master
builders of ponds, dams and canals,
and the habitats they create. Listen
for warning slaps, watch for beaver
swimming patterns and learn about
beaver friends and foes.
Ages 5+
$4.00/child/youth/senior
$7.50/adult, $20/family |
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| March 22
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Cultural Mapping and Cultural Planning:Making the Connection | | | Third in a series of regular workshops presented by the Creative City Network of Canada. The workshop wil feature the Creative City Network of Canada's two toolkits: Cultrual Mapping by Sue Stewart and Cultral planning by Anne Russo and Diana Butler. |
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| March 26
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The 2010 Wine & Beer Festival | | | The 2010 Wine & Beer Festival is an event by Just Here For The Beer. It is one of the largest local wine & beer tasting opportunities with 30 vendors offering samples of a variety of select craft wine & beer. The festival offers a face to face opportunity for wine & beer appreciators to interact with vendors and be educated on available products, processes, and pairings. The event will be taking place on March 26th, 2010 from 6:00-10:00PM at the Edgewater Casino. Tickets are $45, available through the casino or at www.clubzone.com. The evening will benefit both the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society and the Coquitlam Firefighter's Charitable Society with a portion of proceeds being donated to each. |
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| March 26
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Night Owls and Night Sounds | | | Owls begin their nesting season early
so this is the ideal time of year to catch
them calling or hunting. Join this evening
experience to listen and search for owls
amid the sounds, scents and shadowy
images of a dark forest.
Ages 7+
$4.00/child/youth/senior
$7.50/adult, $20/family |
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| March 27
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Great Blue Heron Nature Walks | | | View herons as they begin to gather on
fields in the park in preparation for the
mating season. Join members of Colony
Farm Park Association and Burke Mountain
Naturalists and learn why Colony
Farm is important for herons and other
birds. Please wear comfortable shoes,
dress appropriately and bring binoculars
if possible.
All ages
Free, registration not required
Presented by Colony Farm Park Association
and Metro Vancouver.
Information: 604-520-6442 |
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| March 27
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Great Blue Heron Nature Walks | | | View herons as they begin to gather on
fields in the park in preparation for the
mating season. Join members of Colony
Farm Park Association and Burke Mountain
Naturalists and learn why Colony
Farm is important for herons and other
birds. Please wear comfortable shoes,
dress appropriately and bring binoculars
if possible.
All ages
Free, registration not required.
Presented by Colony Farm Park Association
and Metro Vancouver.
Information: 604-520-6442 |
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| March 27
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Weedbuster Work Parties | | | Be a champion for native plants. Tackle
some invasive species – non-native
plants that have become established
and replaced native species. Work
parties are fun but physically taxing and
best suited to those with a basic level of
fitness and agility.
Come and help remove invasive plants.
Ages 8+
If you’re bringing a group call 604-
432-6359, otherwise registration is
not required. |
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| March 27
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For the Tots - Tree Buddies  | | | Discover the native trees in your
neighbourhood. Use your senses to learn
about leaves, bark and buds, during
a walk in the woods. Share an outdoor
experience with your child and play tree
games.
$12.84/child, adult pair
Registration required, call 604-421-5225;
quote barcode 19740.
Co-sponsored by Burnaby Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Services.
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| March 27
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Jug Island Beach Fresh Air Hike | | | Hike through a west coast rainforest with great
views of Indian Arm. Listen to calling song birds,
admire salmonberry blossoms, and stop at a beach
for sea air. Get refreshed as you walk through a natural,
green landscape. This hike covers a distance
of 6 kilometres and is moderately strenuous with
some hills and stairs.
Registration required; call 604-432-6359.
Ages 13+
$3/youth/senior, $5/adult |
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| March 27
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Night Quest | | | As twilight colours fade, shadows
lengthen and darkness falls. Experience
the magic of the park transitioning from
day into night. Stroll along 2 kilometres
of lantern-lit trails for a fun exploration of
the park’s nocturnal life. Visit discovery
stations, watch for glowing eyes and
listen to the night sounds. Gather
around a fire to enjoy entertainment and
celebrate the night.
Start your journey anytime between 7
and 9 pm at 4915 West 16th Ave, 400m
west of Blanca. Bring flashlights and allow
at least one hour to complete the quest.
A concession stand will be provided
by Girl Guides of Canada. This event is
wheelchair and stroller accessible. |
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| | April | April 05
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Critter Capers - Case of the Mysterious Egg | | | Inspired by programs such as CSI,
this mystery is a fun way to test your
detective skills. Visit each of the clue
stations along the trail and examine
the evidence. Uncover hidden motives,
examine stomach contents and listen to
bird calls. The goal is to learn the identity
of the “mysterious egg.” Allow at least
one hour to complete the program.
Ages 6+
Free, registration not required. |
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